NHTSA Recall 09V446000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V446000; Date: Nov. 18, 2009
This could result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 MCI D4000; 2006 MCI D4000; 2007 MCI D4000; 2008 MCI D4000; 2005 MCI D4500; 2006 MCI D4500; 2007 MCI D4500; 2008 MCI D4500; 2009 MCI D4500; 2005 MCI D4505; 2006 MCI D4505; 2007 MCI D4505; 2008 MCI D4505; 2009 MCI D4505
Component: Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator
Manufactured by: Motor Coach Industries, Inc
Affected Units:: 1,007
Recall Summary:
Mci is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 d4000, model year 2005-2009 d4500 and d4505 transit buses, equipped with caterpillar c13 engine and 50dn alternator. The alternator cable may become loose within the cable clamp, which could result in chafing of the alternator cable and possible arcing of the cable wires.
How to Fix:
Mci will notify owners and replace the alternator cable clamp and related hardware free of charge. The safety recall began on November 30, 2009. Owners may contact mci customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 20, 2009
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